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Commander 500 vs C-140 JetStar

Commander 500 vs C-140 JetStar at a glance — top speed 346 vs 922 km/h, range 1,735 vs 3,774 km, max takeoff weight 3,062 vs 19,051 kg, built 2,902 vs 202 units.

Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
Lockheed C-140 JetStar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-140 JetStar
Specifications
Commander 500 C-140 JetStar
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Commander Lockheed
First flight 23 April 1948 4 September 1957
Year introduced 1952 1961
Number produced 2902 units 202 units
Average unit price $260K --
Wing area 24.0 m² 50.4 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 16.4 m
Height 4.4 m 6.3 m
Length 11.2 m 18.4 m
Maximum speed 346 km/h 922 km/h
Operational range 1,735 km 3,774 km
Service ceiling 5,913 m 11,582 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,062 kg 19,051 kg
Empty weight 2,102 kg 8,755 kg
Total thrust 2 x 216 kW 4 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Commander 500 or C-140 JetStar?
The C-140 JetStar is faster with a maximum speed of 922 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 576 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Commander 500 or C-140 JetStar?
The C-140 JetStar has a longer range at 3,774 km compared to the Commander 500's 1,735 km.
Which can fly higher, the Commander 500 or C-140 JetStar?
The C-140 JetStar has a higher service ceiling at 11,582 meters (37,998 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the Commander 500 or C-140 JetStar?
The C-140 JetStar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,051 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the Commander 500 or C-140 JetStar?
The C-140 JetStar is longer at 18.4 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Commander 500 or C-140 JetStar?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 9 years before the C-140 JetStar which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Commander 500 or C-140 JetStar?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 202 units of the C-140 JetStar.